We are offering a great case special with lots of variety and flexibility. Each item below is listed with it's normal and special case price. As long as you order at least 12 bottles mix and match from these 24 highlighted selections, you get that best price. You could do one bottle each of 12 of the wines, or do 6 of the Sauvignon Blanc and 6 of the Cabernet Sauvignon, or 12 of just the Chardonnay, and still get the best discount. We are happy to make suggestions if needed as well.
'84 Prosecco Extra Dry
Prosecco DOC, Treviso, Italy, NV
The ’84 Extra Dry is one of the most elegant Prosecco we have encountered in quite some time. Made from 100% Glera grapes, this is a bit drier than you might normally expect from Prosecco. A balanced version, with bright acidity providing fine cut for flavors of poached apricot, dried pineapple and praline as they ride the fine bead through to the lingering finish. This is a great aperitif or dessert wine, and would be beautiful with chocolate covered strawberries!
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $14.99
Prosecco DOC, Treviso, Italy, NV
The ’84 Extra Dry is one of the most elegant Prosecco we have encountered in quite some time. Made from 100% Glera grapes, this is a bit drier than you might normally expect from Prosecco. A balanced version, with bright acidity providing fine cut for flavors of poached apricot, dried pineapple and praline as they ride the fine bead through to the lingering finish. This is a great aperitif or dessert wine, and would be beautiful with chocolate covered strawberries!
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $14.99
White Wines
Bohigas 'X' Xarel-lo
Catalunya, Spain, 2018
The wine has aromas and flavors of bright lemon, green apple, fresh herbs and spices. It is light-bodied with apple undertones and a fruity finish. The grape Xarel-lo is not unknown to us wine geeks, but we are much more accustomed to seeing it as a background element in blended Spanish wines, especially in the sparkling wines of Cava. This however is a delicious example of the grape as the main focus of a non-bubbly wine, one of the few of this grape we've encountered. For more than 6 centuries the Bohigas family has been growing vines and managing their own vineyards with over 150 hectares. The vineyards a very well situated to grow white varieties as they get lots of sunshine but the evenings are very cool retaining the freshness in the wines. Fans of Sauvignon Blanc or Italian white wines will definitely find a lot to like in this wine!
Normally $11.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Bohigas 'X' Xarel-lo
Catalunya, Spain, 2018
The wine has aromas and flavors of bright lemon, green apple, fresh herbs and spices. It is light-bodied with apple undertones and a fruity finish. The grape Xarel-lo is not unknown to us wine geeks, but we are much more accustomed to seeing it as a background element in blended Spanish wines, especially in the sparkling wines of Cava. This however is a delicious example of the grape as the main focus of a non-bubbly wine, one of the few of this grape we've encountered. For more than 6 centuries the Bohigas family has been growing vines and managing their own vineyards with over 150 hectares. The vineyards a very well situated to grow white varieties as they get lots of sunshine but the evenings are very cool retaining the freshness in the wines. Fans of Sauvignon Blanc or Italian white wines will definitely find a lot to like in this wine!
Normally $11.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Vignoble Duffour Blanc
Côtes de Gascogne, France, 2021
This blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng, and Ugni Blanc from the Gascogne region has become a customer favorite, and understandably so. In the glass, the Domaine Duffour is a pale lemon-yellow color with a crisp, clean appearance and pleasantly round viscosity for a white wine. On the nose and palate, there are immediate fresh notes of Key lime pie, lemon rind, citrus grove, crushed white fruit, stone fruit and chalky minerals. Cotes de Gascogne is the IGP title for wines that are produced in an area centered on the Gers administrative department of South-West France. The countryside here is verdant, and the low rolling terrain is interspersed with small, picturesque villages. All in all, this is well suited to viticulture, as the soils and climate work together across the area to create an optimal environment for vineyards.
Normally $12.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Côtes de Gascogne, France, 2021
This blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng, and Ugni Blanc from the Gascogne region has become a customer favorite, and understandably so. In the glass, the Domaine Duffour is a pale lemon-yellow color with a crisp, clean appearance and pleasantly round viscosity for a white wine. On the nose and palate, there are immediate fresh notes of Key lime pie, lemon rind, citrus grove, crushed white fruit, stone fruit and chalky minerals. Cotes de Gascogne is the IGP title for wines that are produced in an area centered on the Gers administrative department of South-West France. The countryside here is verdant, and the low rolling terrain is interspersed with small, picturesque villages. All in all, this is well suited to viticulture, as the soils and climate work together across the area to create an optimal environment for vineyards.
Normally $12.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Castellano Pinot Grigio
Venezie, Italy, 2020
If there were a dictionary entry for the phrase ‘well made Pinot Grigio’ it would be a picture of a bottle of Castellano. While Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are wines made of the same grape, there are definite stylistic differences. The style in which Pinot Grigio is typically made is so distinctive that Gris and Grigio are often treated as different varieties, even though they have identical DNA. The Italian Grigio style, successfully adopted in the US and to a lesser extent Australia, is achieved by harvesting the grapes relatively early. This helps retain the naturally high acidity of the grape, and stainless steel fermentation maintains a freshness and liveliness. Castellano is produced in the northern region of Veneto in Cazzano di Tramigia, where wines have been produced since the 12th century. Clean yellow in the glass with lime green hints, it has excellent body and structure for its price. The flavor is fresh, with long lasting notes of apple and citrus fruits. A patio pounder for sure, but will also hold up to a nice cajun catfish filet, or a lemon kale salad with garlic and parmesan.
Normally $12.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Venezie, Italy, 2020
If there were a dictionary entry for the phrase ‘well made Pinot Grigio’ it would be a picture of a bottle of Castellano. While Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are wines made of the same grape, there are definite stylistic differences. The style in which Pinot Grigio is typically made is so distinctive that Gris and Grigio are often treated as different varieties, even though they have identical DNA. The Italian Grigio style, successfully adopted in the US and to a lesser extent Australia, is achieved by harvesting the grapes relatively early. This helps retain the naturally high acidity of the grape, and stainless steel fermentation maintains a freshness and liveliness. Castellano is produced in the northern region of Veneto in Cazzano di Tramigia, where wines have been produced since the 12th century. Clean yellow in the glass with lime green hints, it has excellent body and structure for its price. The flavor is fresh, with long lasting notes of apple and citrus fruits. A patio pounder for sure, but will also hold up to a nice cajun catfish filet, or a lemon kale salad with garlic and parmesan.
Normally $12.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Notre Côté Sud 'Hautes Landes' Blanc
Pays d'Oc, France, 2020
The wines of Notre Côte Sud are made by Christian Collovray and Jean-Luc Terrier, well-respected vignerons in the Mâcon region of Burgundy, who wanted to move beyond the traditional wines of that area, and so expanded into the Languedoc. They make a beautiful white blend of Chardonnay, Mauzac, Chenin Blanc and Savignon Blanc, a wine that is absolutely perfect for Spring weather. It has a fantastic balance of exuberant ripeness and crisp acidity, with tones of apricot, green apple, white peach and stony minerality. It is done in stainless steel to preserve freshness, but sits for several months on it's fine lees (the remnants of the yeast cells from fermentation), which brings out a richness and complexity. It has just the right weight across the palate, and the lively citrus and melon tones with brisk acidity are supremely refreshing. A natural porch sipper, this will also pair nicely with just about any salad you could put next to it, and would shine with creamy pasta dishes.
Normally $15.99
Special Case Price $12.99
Terre Brûlée Chenin Blanc
Swartland, South Africa,2021
Vincent Carême is a well-respected winemaker through his namesake Domaine in France’s Loire Valley, but he has some long history with South Africa’s wine country as well. His wife and partner Tania is from South Africa, and he worked 4 harvests in the country before opening his own domain in France in 1999. Both his home region in the Loire Valley and South Africa excel in production of wines from Chenin Blanc, or Steen as sometimes known in South Africa. The name of this project is a reference to the soil and terroir – Swartland means ‘black land’ in Dutch, and Terre Brûlée translates to ‘scorched earth’. The difference in hemispheres between France and South Africa allow Vincent to have wine projects ongoing throughout the full year. The aroma, flavor and texture of this wine presents well above its modest price! Ripe stone fruits, golden delicious apple, lime, and honeysuckle are balanced by vibrant acidity and an undercurrent of saline minerality, perhaps from ever present cooling Atlantic breezes.
Normally $15.99
Special Case Price $12.99
Guerrieri-Rizzardi Soave Classico 'Ferra'
Veneto, Italy, 2019
Soave is arguably the most famous white wine DOC in Italy, but unfortunately got a bad stigma in the American market. The big, round 1.5L bottles of Bolla Soave that lined American grocery store shelves in the last 1970s and early 1980s led far too many American consumers to think of Soave as cheap and innocuous. The real deal couldn't be further from that false impression! Quality Soave is made from Garganega grapes grown in hillside vineyards east of Verona, int he Veneto wine region of northeastern Italy. A dry, crisp, fruity white wine, Soave's natrually refreshing appeal has led it to phenomenal popularity. A Classico Soave such as this one comes from the Classico zone of the region, where the best fruit is known to be grown, and the Guerrieri-Rizzardi is also a single vineyard wine, coming completely from the 'Ferra' Vineyard. The wine has a luminous pale straw color, with ripe but fresh aromas of yellow apple, white stone fruit, lime zest and dried flowers. Its silky in texture, energized by brisk acids, with a mix of salty minerals and tart citrus adding tension, and finishes clean with hints of young mango and peach.
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $13.99
Pays d'Oc, France, 2020
The wines of Notre Côte Sud are made by Christian Collovray and Jean-Luc Terrier, well-respected vignerons in the Mâcon region of Burgundy, who wanted to move beyond the traditional wines of that area, and so expanded into the Languedoc. They make a beautiful white blend of Chardonnay, Mauzac, Chenin Blanc and Savignon Blanc, a wine that is absolutely perfect for Spring weather. It has a fantastic balance of exuberant ripeness and crisp acidity, with tones of apricot, green apple, white peach and stony minerality. It is done in stainless steel to preserve freshness, but sits for several months on it's fine lees (the remnants of the yeast cells from fermentation), which brings out a richness and complexity. It has just the right weight across the palate, and the lively citrus and melon tones with brisk acidity are supremely refreshing. A natural porch sipper, this will also pair nicely with just about any salad you could put next to it, and would shine with creamy pasta dishes.
Normally $15.99
Special Case Price $12.99
Terre Brûlée Chenin Blanc
Swartland, South Africa,2021
Vincent Carême is a well-respected winemaker through his namesake Domaine in France’s Loire Valley, but he has some long history with South Africa’s wine country as well. His wife and partner Tania is from South Africa, and he worked 4 harvests in the country before opening his own domain in France in 1999. Both his home region in the Loire Valley and South Africa excel in production of wines from Chenin Blanc, or Steen as sometimes known in South Africa. The name of this project is a reference to the soil and terroir – Swartland means ‘black land’ in Dutch, and Terre Brûlée translates to ‘scorched earth’. The difference in hemispheres between France and South Africa allow Vincent to have wine projects ongoing throughout the full year. The aroma, flavor and texture of this wine presents well above its modest price! Ripe stone fruits, golden delicious apple, lime, and honeysuckle are balanced by vibrant acidity and an undercurrent of saline minerality, perhaps from ever present cooling Atlantic breezes.
Normally $15.99
Special Case Price $12.99
Guerrieri-Rizzardi Soave Classico 'Ferra'
Veneto, Italy, 2019
Soave is arguably the most famous white wine DOC in Italy, but unfortunately got a bad stigma in the American market. The big, round 1.5L bottles of Bolla Soave that lined American grocery store shelves in the last 1970s and early 1980s led far too many American consumers to think of Soave as cheap and innocuous. The real deal couldn't be further from that false impression! Quality Soave is made from Garganega grapes grown in hillside vineyards east of Verona, int he Veneto wine region of northeastern Italy. A dry, crisp, fruity white wine, Soave's natrually refreshing appeal has led it to phenomenal popularity. A Classico Soave such as this one comes from the Classico zone of the region, where the best fruit is known to be grown, and the Guerrieri-Rizzardi is also a single vineyard wine, coming completely from the 'Ferra' Vineyard. The wine has a luminous pale straw color, with ripe but fresh aromas of yellow apple, white stone fruit, lime zest and dried flowers. Its silky in texture, energized by brisk acids, with a mix of salty minerals and tart citrus adding tension, and finishes clean with hints of young mango and peach.
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $13.99
Antonelli Grechetto
Montefalco D.O.C., Italy, 2021
Too many casual wine drinkers think that Italian white wines start and end with Pinot Grigio. That couldn’t be more wrong, as there is a literal plethora of exciting and tasty Italian white wines. This beauty is based on Grechetto, the main indigenous white grape of the Umbria region. It is most famous for the blends from the Orvieto area, but in Montefalco it is done as a 100% varietal wine. A straw yellow color, it opens with elegance on the nose with fresh, fruity and floral notes of citrus, peach, almond and hawthorn blossom. Much of the same is on the palate with soft weight and a refreshing, long finish. Pair this with grilled fish, creamy pasta dishes, or shrimp fra diavolo. The Antonelli estate has been certified organic since 2012.
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $14.99
The Shepherd Sauvignon Blanc
Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2021
The Shepard wines are a second label for highly respected Carneros Winery Truchard Vineyards. The name The Shepherd comes from Carneros’s history of sheep and cattle ranchers, and of their family’s many generations in agriculture. Their Sauvignon Blanc is medium bodied, with aromas of grapefruit, kiwi, sweet pea and jasmine. The mouth is crisp and clean, with bright flavors of Key lime, guava, and lychee. Firm acidity provides a zesty finish of citrus, mineral, and spice. All of the fruit was grown in cool climate Carneros, all picked cold and whole cluster pressed. The fermentation was done all in stainless steel and then aged in tank on the lees for an additional 3 months. Try this with Herbed Chicken with Golden Beet and Fennel Salad, or Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce.
Normally $19.99
Special Case Price $16.49
Montefalco D.O.C., Italy, 2021
Too many casual wine drinkers think that Italian white wines start and end with Pinot Grigio. That couldn’t be more wrong, as there is a literal plethora of exciting and tasty Italian white wines. This beauty is based on Grechetto, the main indigenous white grape of the Umbria region. It is most famous for the blends from the Orvieto area, but in Montefalco it is done as a 100% varietal wine. A straw yellow color, it opens with elegance on the nose with fresh, fruity and floral notes of citrus, peach, almond and hawthorn blossom. Much of the same is on the palate with soft weight and a refreshing, long finish. Pair this with grilled fish, creamy pasta dishes, or shrimp fra diavolo. The Antonelli estate has been certified organic since 2012.
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $14.99
The Shepherd Sauvignon Blanc
Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2021
The Shepard wines are a second label for highly respected Carneros Winery Truchard Vineyards. The name The Shepherd comes from Carneros’s history of sheep and cattle ranchers, and of their family’s many generations in agriculture. Their Sauvignon Blanc is medium bodied, with aromas of grapefruit, kiwi, sweet pea and jasmine. The mouth is crisp and clean, with bright flavors of Key lime, guava, and lychee. Firm acidity provides a zesty finish of citrus, mineral, and spice. All of the fruit was grown in cool climate Carneros, all picked cold and whole cluster pressed. The fermentation was done all in stainless steel and then aged in tank on the lees for an additional 3 months. Try this with Herbed Chicken with Golden Beet and Fennel Salad, or Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce.
Normally $19.99
Special Case Price $16.49
Napa Cellars Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, 2021
The Napa Cellars 2021 Chardonnay displays the classic Napa Valley Chardonnay characteristics of richness and elegance. Aromas of baked apple, ripe Bosc pear, crème brûlée and lemon curd excite the senses. A soft mouthfeel supports flavors of green apple flavors with orange zest and almond pastry balanced with late, crisp acidity pulling together this well balanced, full-bodied Chardonnay. For everyone who wants Chardonnay that tastes like Rombauer at half the price!
Normally $21.99
Special Case Price $17.99
Napa Valley, California, 2021
The Napa Cellars 2021 Chardonnay displays the classic Napa Valley Chardonnay characteristics of richness and elegance. Aromas of baked apple, ripe Bosc pear, crème brûlée and lemon curd excite the senses. A soft mouthfeel supports flavors of green apple flavors with orange zest and almond pastry balanced with late, crisp acidity pulling together this well balanced, full-bodied Chardonnay. For everyone who wants Chardonnay that tastes like Rombauer at half the price!
Normally $21.99
Special Case Price $17.99
Rosé Wines
Face a la Mer Rosé
Côtes de Thau, France, 2022
Our best selling rosé of last year has come back in with a fantastic new vintage! Face a la Mer (‘Facing the Sea’) is a classic French rosé from an appellation in the eastern Languedoc, on the border with Provence. Made of equal parts Grenache and Cinsault, it is fermented completely dry. This offers up lively notes of wild strawberry, peach, and honeysuckle. A brilliant pink color, it finishes with subtle notes of citrus, lavender and Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for sunny day sipping, it would also be great with a Nicoise Salad or some country Paté.
Normally $14.99
Special Case Price $11.99
Face a la Mer Rosé
Côtes de Thau, France, 2022
Our best selling rosé of last year has come back in with a fantastic new vintage! Face a la Mer (‘Facing the Sea’) is a classic French rosé from an appellation in the eastern Languedoc, on the border with Provence. Made of equal parts Grenache and Cinsault, it is fermented completely dry. This offers up lively notes of wild strawberry, peach, and honeysuckle. A brilliant pink color, it finishes with subtle notes of citrus, lavender and Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for sunny day sipping, it would also be great with a Nicoise Salad or some country Paté.
Normally $14.99
Special Case Price $11.99
Cune Rosado
Rioja, Spain, 2021
As we ease into warmer weather, this is the kind of rosé I really love for the change in temperature. It has a bold, dark red raspberry color, indicating a bit more body and texture than your pale pink Provençal rosé, to the poitn that it is just shy of being a light bodied red wine. This beauty is 100% Tempranillo, made by the Cune winery in Rioja. (It is actually C.V.N.E, Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España, but looks like 'Cune' one the label, and is much easier to pronounce that way, so most people do). It is a fresh, perhaps slightly rustic rosé, with aromas of strawberries, hibiscus, cherries and rooibos tea. Juicy and creamy on the palate, with some stone fruit accents of apricot and white peach backing up the deep red fruit character. Long and fruity on the finish, with a touch of almost iced tea like tannins, it is an exceptionally well balanced wine that can be drunk at any time, with or without accompaniment. It is bold enough to match up with Shrimp Arriabbiata, but would shine just as well with a Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad.
Normally $14.99
Special Case Price $12.49
Rioja, Spain, 2021
As we ease into warmer weather, this is the kind of rosé I really love for the change in temperature. It has a bold, dark red raspberry color, indicating a bit more body and texture than your pale pink Provençal rosé, to the poitn that it is just shy of being a light bodied red wine. This beauty is 100% Tempranillo, made by the Cune winery in Rioja. (It is actually C.V.N.E, Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España, but looks like 'Cune' one the label, and is much easier to pronounce that way, so most people do). It is a fresh, perhaps slightly rustic rosé, with aromas of strawberries, hibiscus, cherries and rooibos tea. Juicy and creamy on the palate, with some stone fruit accents of apricot and white peach backing up the deep red fruit character. Long and fruity on the finish, with a touch of almost iced tea like tannins, it is an exceptionally well balanced wine that can be drunk at any time, with or without accompaniment. It is bold enough to match up with Shrimp Arriabbiata, but would shine just as well with a Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad.
Normally $14.99
Special Case Price $12.49
Red Wines
Domaine St. George Cabernet Sauvignon
California, 2018
One wine that we seem to always be on the hunt for is the great, everyday California Cab, one that balances affordability and quality, yet still tasting truly of Cabernet Sauvignon and not just like ‘red wine’. Well, we found a definite winner here with the Domaine St. George! Based primarily on fruit from Sonoma County, it over-delivers with concentration and finesse. Ripe black cherry and cedar aromas combine on the nose, with a touch of vanilla oak in the background. It is richly flavored with black currant and black cherry accents, with mild tones of smoke and mint. It is velvety and soft yet intense on the palate, with lingering berry flavors.
Normally $11.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Domaine St. George Cabernet Sauvignon
California, 2018
One wine that we seem to always be on the hunt for is the great, everyday California Cab, one that balances affordability and quality, yet still tasting truly of Cabernet Sauvignon and not just like ‘red wine’. Well, we found a definite winner here with the Domaine St. George! Based primarily on fruit from Sonoma County, it over-delivers with concentration and finesse. Ripe black cherry and cedar aromas combine on the nose, with a touch of vanilla oak in the background. It is richly flavored with black currant and black cherry accents, with mild tones of smoke and mint. It is velvety and soft yet intense on the palate, with lingering berry flavors.
Normally $11.99
Special Case Price $9.99
Bodegas Olivares Tinto
Jumilla, Spain, 2020
The Bodegas Olivares Tinto is 75% Monastrell (Mourvèdre), with 15% Syrah and 10% Garnacha. The juicy 2020 showcases the best characteristics of the vintage on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, a classical year with good ripeness but keeping the freshness and acidity. The wine is aged three months is large oak containers, then bottled to keep the fresh fruit profile, which is akin to biting into a bunch of ripe berries. Those vibrant fruit tones and framed by accents of cherry, anise, and a hint of peppery spice. Juicy acidity lifts and sharpens the tone, and the finish is ripe and smoky, with supple tannins and a late touch of bitter chocolate.
Normally $14.99
Case Special Price $11.99
Alvarez de Toledo Mencía
Bierzo, Spain, 2019
Not familiar with the Mencía grape? Well it’s about time you got to know this delicious wine! To get an idea of Mencía take a healthy dose of Cabernet Franc, mix it with Oregon Pinot Noir, Argentine Malbec, and California Zinfandel, and you’ll get something suitable for comparison. A dark purple color, it is a highly perfumed wine with blue fruit, floral and baking spice aromas showing good clarity and a touch of smoky minerality. Silky, seamless and precise on the palate, it offers bitter cherry, boysenberry and spice cake flavors that deepen slowly on the back half. The spice and mineral notes drive a long, focused finish that’s given shape by smooth, fine-grained tannins. Traditional pairings of the region include Cecina, a cured smoked beef, Chorizo, and Empanadas with tuna and red pepper, which are more of a full pie than the smaller Latin American version.
Normally $14.99
Special Case Price $12.49
Jumilla, Spain, 2020
The Bodegas Olivares Tinto is 75% Monastrell (Mourvèdre), with 15% Syrah and 10% Garnacha. The juicy 2020 showcases the best characteristics of the vintage on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, a classical year with good ripeness but keeping the freshness and acidity. The wine is aged three months is large oak containers, then bottled to keep the fresh fruit profile, which is akin to biting into a bunch of ripe berries. Those vibrant fruit tones and framed by accents of cherry, anise, and a hint of peppery spice. Juicy acidity lifts and sharpens the tone, and the finish is ripe and smoky, with supple tannins and a late touch of bitter chocolate.
Normally $14.99
Case Special Price $11.99
Alvarez de Toledo Mencía
Bierzo, Spain, 2019
Not familiar with the Mencía grape? Well it’s about time you got to know this delicious wine! To get an idea of Mencía take a healthy dose of Cabernet Franc, mix it with Oregon Pinot Noir, Argentine Malbec, and California Zinfandel, and you’ll get something suitable for comparison. A dark purple color, it is a highly perfumed wine with blue fruit, floral and baking spice aromas showing good clarity and a touch of smoky minerality. Silky, seamless and precise on the palate, it offers bitter cherry, boysenberry and spice cake flavors that deepen slowly on the back half. The spice and mineral notes drive a long, focused finish that’s given shape by smooth, fine-grained tannins. Traditional pairings of the region include Cecina, a cured smoked beef, Chorizo, and Empanadas with tuna and red pepper, which are more of a full pie than the smaller Latin American version.
Normally $14.99
Special Case Price $12.49
Baba Merlot & Tannat
Comte Tolosan IGP, France, 2020
This lovely red from Southwest France is a new find for us, and is absolutely perfect for Spring weather. It is made in a delightfully fruit forward style, but stays nicely light and fresh, and it would have worked perfectly in our recent Chilled Reds tasting. The Merlot brings out nice black cherry and raspberry tones, and slight hints of baking spice. The Tannat brings a darker color and just a touch of tannins, that gives the wine a bit of grip and keeps it from being just about the bright fruit notes. It is impressive that the winemakers were able to keep the Tannat, (a grape that can often be somewhat dense and brooding), fresher and lighter than one might assume. Put this lovely sipper on some ice, and have it on the patio with a steak salad or some blackened Shrimp skewers.
Normally $15.99
Special Case Price $13.49
Comte Tolosan IGP, France, 2020
This lovely red from Southwest France is a new find for us, and is absolutely perfect for Spring weather. It is made in a delightfully fruit forward style, but stays nicely light and fresh, and it would have worked perfectly in our recent Chilled Reds tasting. The Merlot brings out nice black cherry and raspberry tones, and slight hints of baking spice. The Tannat brings a darker color and just a touch of tannins, that gives the wine a bit of grip and keeps it from being just about the bright fruit notes. It is impressive that the winemakers were able to keep the Tannat, (a grape that can often be somewhat dense and brooding), fresher and lighter than one might assume. Put this lovely sipper on some ice, and have it on the patio with a steak salad or some blackened Shrimp skewers.
Normally $15.99
Special Case Price $13.49
La Maialina 'Gertrude' Red Blend
Tuscany, Italy, 2018
45% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Gertrude has been our best selling Italian Red for at least 3 years now. This blend is what we might call a 'Baby' Super-Tuscan. The term Super-Tuscan was coined by journalists in the 1970’s to describe a handful of wines from Tuscany that were using non-traditional grapes. Due to the grapes used, these wines could only be called ‘Table Wines’ according to Italian wine laws, although their quality was far above normal table wine levels. The classic Super-Tuscans now cost hundreds of dollars a bottle, which is why we call this charming affordable blend a 'Baby' Super-Tuscan. This wine offers remarkable value for the complex flavors it delivers. A bright acidity supports robust flavors of grilled meat, fennel, spice, black cherry, dark chocolate and tobacco into a satisfying, lengthy finish.
Normally $16.99
Special Case Price $13.99
Tuscany, Italy, 2018
45% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Gertrude has been our best selling Italian Red for at least 3 years now. This blend is what we might call a 'Baby' Super-Tuscan. The term Super-Tuscan was coined by journalists in the 1970’s to describe a handful of wines from Tuscany that were using non-traditional grapes. Due to the grapes used, these wines could only be called ‘Table Wines’ according to Italian wine laws, although their quality was far above normal table wine levels. The classic Super-Tuscans now cost hundreds of dollars a bottle, which is why we call this charming affordable blend a 'Baby' Super-Tuscan. This wine offers remarkable value for the complex flavors it delivers. A bright acidity supports robust flavors of grilled meat, fennel, spice, black cherry, dark chocolate and tobacco into a satisfying, lengthy finish.
Normally $16.99
Special Case Price $13.99
Les Petites Cabanes Syrah
Languedoc, France, 2019
Tour St Martin is located in Peyrac-Minervois, 30 minutes north of the medieval city of Carcassone. The topography makes it one of the cooler climate parts of the region, with ideal conditions for cooler climate varietals. The cooling winds and higher elevations south facing hillsides (over 1,000 feet) allow the vineyards to be planted in optimal locations. The vines are dry farmed sustainably and grassed over.they participate in a Europe-wide study of biodiversity, encouraging the nesting of native birds, insects and wildlife in the estate. This 100% Syrah has a vibrant red color with mild rose and lilac floral notes on the nose. The palate is elegant and round, with deep flavors of steeped cherry and framboise liqueur, with notes of black tea, mineral and baking spices echoing on the finish.
Normally $16.99
Special Case Price $12.99
Languedoc, France, 2019
Tour St Martin is located in Peyrac-Minervois, 30 minutes north of the medieval city of Carcassone. The topography makes it one of the cooler climate parts of the region, with ideal conditions for cooler climate varietals. The cooling winds and higher elevations south facing hillsides (over 1,000 feet) allow the vineyards to be planted in optimal locations. The vines are dry farmed sustainably and grassed over.they participate in a Europe-wide study of biodiversity, encouraging the nesting of native birds, insects and wildlife in the estate. This 100% Syrah has a vibrant red color with mild rose and lilac floral notes on the nose. The palate is elegant and round, with deep flavors of steeped cherry and framboise liqueur, with notes of black tea, mineral and baking spices echoing on the finish.
Normally $16.99
Special Case Price $12.99
Braai Pinotage
Western Cape, South Africa, 2020
South Africa’s only native grape is Pinotage, a hybrid cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. The vineyards for Braai’s Pinotage are set in soils of decomposed granite, and sit about 650 feet above sea level, with the grapes benefiting from the cool winds that blow in from the ocean. There is a combination of young and old vines, with the younger vines delivering grapes that give ripe, dark fruit characteristics, and the older vines providing grapes that offer the spicy aroma and more complex earth tones. Sweet oak spice and mocha drizzle lead the decadent nose of this wine, with rich plum and black cherry, as well as berry preserves at the core of the palate. It’s slightly smooth in feel, with a plush impression and spicy, velvety tannins. ‘Braai’ is actually Afrikaner for Barbecue, so you can guess what foods this wine is meant for!
Normally $16.99
Special Case Price $13.49
Western Cape, South Africa, 2020
South Africa’s only native grape is Pinotage, a hybrid cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. The vineyards for Braai’s Pinotage are set in soils of decomposed granite, and sit about 650 feet above sea level, with the grapes benefiting from the cool winds that blow in from the ocean. There is a combination of young and old vines, with the younger vines delivering grapes that give ripe, dark fruit characteristics, and the older vines providing grapes that offer the spicy aroma and more complex earth tones. Sweet oak spice and mocha drizzle lead the decadent nose of this wine, with rich plum and black cherry, as well as berry preserves at the core of the palate. It’s slightly smooth in feel, with a plush impression and spicy, velvety tannins. ‘Braai’ is actually Afrikaner for Barbecue, so you can guess what foods this wine is meant for!
Normally $16.99
Special Case Price $13.49
Lucignano Chianti
Fiorenze, Tuscany, Italy, 2020
Sourced from 25 year old vines grown just outside of Florence, it is a blend of 85% Sangioves, with 6% Merlot, 6% Ciliegiolo, and 3% Canaiolo. While not certified, all the vines are grown following Organic practices. It has a medium intensity ruby red color, and a nose that is intense, overflowing with fruity aromas of black cherry and violets. Soft and medium bodied on the palate, it balances rather present tannins with moderate acidity. Bright red berry fruit, spice and floral accents lend quite a bit of character. This is bright, fresh, and absolutely delicious, and you’ll have a hard time finding another Chianti that delivers so much pure pleasure for the money. Certainly this is one of the most traditional pairings for any dish with tomato sauce, but it isn’t just limited to Italian dishes. Shake things up and try this wine with Beef Bulgogi, Chimichurri Chicken, or Soy-Braised Eggplant with Thai Basil!
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $14.99
Fiorenze, Tuscany, Italy, 2020
Sourced from 25 year old vines grown just outside of Florence, it is a blend of 85% Sangioves, with 6% Merlot, 6% Ciliegiolo, and 3% Canaiolo. While not certified, all the vines are grown following Organic practices. It has a medium intensity ruby red color, and a nose that is intense, overflowing with fruity aromas of black cherry and violets. Soft and medium bodied on the palate, it balances rather present tannins with moderate acidity. Bright red berry fruit, spice and floral accents lend quite a bit of character. This is bright, fresh, and absolutely delicious, and you’ll have a hard time finding another Chianti that delivers so much pure pleasure for the money. Certainly this is one of the most traditional pairings for any dish with tomato sauce, but it isn’t just limited to Italian dishes. Shake things up and try this wine with Beef Bulgogi, Chimichurri Chicken, or Soy-Braised Eggplant with Thai Basil!
Normally $17.99
Special Case Price $14.99
Parcel 41 Merlot
North Coast, California, 2020
California Merlot’s reputation has been knocked around a bit over the last two decades, and in many cases rightly so as the grape’s popularity led to it being planted in the wrong places. Certain wines, like this Parcel 41 Merlot, are still excellent quality and quickly remind one what led to the grape’s huge popularity in the first place! With aromas and flavors that are Cabernet-esque, yet very soft and approachable upon popping the cork, wines like this one are why every restaurant had to serve a Merlot by the glass in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Coming in at 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Parcel 41 shines ruby red in the glass, with shimmering purple undertones. The nose is dark and alluring, with aromas of black currant, saddle leather, and milk chocolate, with a subtle and delicate floral note. The mouth is soft and substantial, with round, mouth-filling tannins layering smoothly with the densely packed flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, spicy black plum, and smoky espresso.
Normally $18.99
Special Case Price $14.99
North Coast, California, 2020
California Merlot’s reputation has been knocked around a bit over the last two decades, and in many cases rightly so as the grape’s popularity led to it being planted in the wrong places. Certain wines, like this Parcel 41 Merlot, are still excellent quality and quickly remind one what led to the grape’s huge popularity in the first place! With aromas and flavors that are Cabernet-esque, yet very soft and approachable upon popping the cork, wines like this one are why every restaurant had to serve a Merlot by the glass in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Coming in at 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Parcel 41 shines ruby red in the glass, with shimmering purple undertones. The nose is dark and alluring, with aromas of black currant, saddle leather, and milk chocolate, with a subtle and delicate floral note. The mouth is soft and substantial, with round, mouth-filling tannins layering smoothly with the densely packed flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, spicy black plum, and smoky espresso.
Normally $18.99
Special Case Price $14.99
Contour Pinot Noir
California, 2020
We've found another surprisingly good value Pinot Noir out of California with Contour, made by the same folks who produce Banshee Pinot Noir. Contour is a pure and genuine expression of California Pinot Noir, without the use of additional varietals. The cool climate of California's coastline aids in the growth of superb Pinot Noir, and Contour is a representation of its outstanding growing regions. They select the best fruit from the finest appellations throughout California, providing tremendous depth, balance, and quality. The wine is fresh and exuberant in the mouth, with sumptuous notes of home-made strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry, and warm gingerbread.=
Normally $19.99
Special Case Price $15.99
California, 2020
We've found another surprisingly good value Pinot Noir out of California with Contour, made by the same folks who produce Banshee Pinot Noir. Contour is a pure and genuine expression of California Pinot Noir, without the use of additional varietals. The cool climate of California's coastline aids in the growth of superb Pinot Noir, and Contour is a representation of its outstanding growing regions. They select the best fruit from the finest appellations throughout California, providing tremendous depth, balance, and quality. The wine is fresh and exuberant in the mouth, with sumptuous notes of home-made strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry, and warm gingerbread.=
Normally $19.99
Special Case Price $15.99
Domaine du Fournier Côtes du Rhône Villages Signargues
Rhone Valley, France, 2016
In the classification of Rhone Valley wines, the Villages level stils between the generic Côtes du Rhône title and location-specific cru wines such as Gigondas or Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This beauty from Domaine du Fournier is a single vineyard wine coming out of the Signargues region in the far south of the Rhone Valley. It is predominantly Syrah, at 70%, with 30% Grenache making up the rest of the blend. It's a muscular, full-bodied Rhone wine perfect for the winter's chill. Blackberry and plum flavors are densely concentrated, along with warming accents of dried sage and mint framed by soft, plush tannins. The finish is moderately long, with a nice touch of cinnamon and bramble at the end. Try this with Swiss Chard sauteed with Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts, or for the meat eaters search out a nice Venison Loin, and do seared medallions with Blackberry Sauce.
Normally $19.99
Special Case Price $15.99
Rhone Valley, France, 2016
In the classification of Rhone Valley wines, the Villages level stils between the generic Côtes du Rhône title and location-specific cru wines such as Gigondas or Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This beauty from Domaine du Fournier is a single vineyard wine coming out of the Signargues region in the far south of the Rhone Valley. It is predominantly Syrah, at 70%, with 30% Grenache making up the rest of the blend. It's a muscular, full-bodied Rhone wine perfect for the winter's chill. Blackberry and plum flavors are densely concentrated, along with warming accents of dried sage and mint framed by soft, plush tannins. The finish is moderately long, with a nice touch of cinnamon and bramble at the end. Try this with Swiss Chard sauteed with Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts, or for the meat eaters search out a nice Venison Loin, and do seared medallions with Blackberry Sauce.
Normally $19.99
Special Case Price $15.99
Altocedro 'Año Cero' Tempranillo
La Consulta, Uco Valley, Argentina, 2019
Many of you might be surprised to see a Tempranillo coming from Argentina, but as evidenced by this wonderful bottle, it is a grape with a huge potential in South America. Brought by Spanish Immigrants, Tempranillo is actually the second most planted grape int he La Consulta region. Altocedro was founded in 1999 by Karim Mussi, an innovative winemaker of Lebanese descent, who helped pioneer La Consulta and the Uco valley as a special place for wine production. Original old vine rootstocks, indigenous yeasts, hundred year-old concrete fermentation tanks, and Karim's minamalist winemaking create true terroir-driven wines. His 100% Tempranillo has a polished, sleek palate, somewhat reminiscent of traditional Ribera del Duero. It opens with a nose of raspberry, Christmas spices and mocha. It then turns fresh and fruity on the palate, with tart red berry, game, smoke and bitter chocolate flavors framed by a firm spine of acidity. With a peppery lifht and slighty edgy tannins, it should be a big hit with fans of Rhône Valley Syrah as well as lovers of Spanish reds.
Normally $21.99
Special Case Price $17.99
La Consulta, Uco Valley, Argentina, 2019
Many of you might be surprised to see a Tempranillo coming from Argentina, but as evidenced by this wonderful bottle, it is a grape with a huge potential in South America. Brought by Spanish Immigrants, Tempranillo is actually the second most planted grape int he La Consulta region. Altocedro was founded in 1999 by Karim Mussi, an innovative winemaker of Lebanese descent, who helped pioneer La Consulta and the Uco valley as a special place for wine production. Original old vine rootstocks, indigenous yeasts, hundred year-old concrete fermentation tanks, and Karim's minamalist winemaking create true terroir-driven wines. His 100% Tempranillo has a polished, sleek palate, somewhat reminiscent of traditional Ribera del Duero. It opens with a nose of raspberry, Christmas spices and mocha. It then turns fresh and fruity on the palate, with tart red berry, game, smoke and bitter chocolate flavors framed by a firm spine of acidity. With a peppery lifht and slighty edgy tannins, it should be a big hit with fans of Rhône Valley Syrah as well as lovers of Spanish reds.
Normally $21.99
Special Case Price $17.99